CATS

11 Works of Art Featuring Felines

Russian artist Svetlana Petrova routinely adds a twist to classic paintings by including her orange tabby, Zarathustra. But felines are no strangers to fine art. Here are just a few of the many pieces that feature cats.

Great Ads for Cat Adoption During Adopt-A-Cat Month

8 Amazing Animal Photos from National Geographic's Your Shot Community

The assignment "Animals We Love" wraps up June 23; here are 10 incredible images readers have submitted so far.

9 Incredible Stories of Lost and Found Cats

9 Internet-Famous Cats Who Were Adopted

It's Adopt-a-Cat Month! The Internet’s newest superstar could be waiting for you at the local animal shelter.

Do Big Cats Bury Their Poop?

In the feline world, a poop is not just a poop.

There Once Was a Game Show Called Think Like a Cat

Cats are cute and sometimes cuddly, but no one would ever accuse them of being cooperative—which probably makes them less than ideal game show contestants. But that didn't deter Meow Mix and the Game Show Network from airing the first—and probably only—ca

20 Fun Facts About Our Mysterious Feline Friends

Cats aren't exactly open books. Here are a few facts that even ailurophiles (cat lovers) might find surprising.

9 Cats With Cushy Jobs

Four Cats With Fewer Than Three Legs

A Brief History of Felines on Film

It’s hard to imagine getting cats to do anything they don’t want to do. And yet professional cat acting still exists, against all odds.

12 Jobs People Decided to Give to Cats

Think canines are the only four-legged creatures that can hold down jobs? Think again.

20 Adorable Photos from Meet the Breeds 2013

Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The International Cat Association (TICA) gather more than 200 breeds of adorable puppies and kittens in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. Here's what we learned at the 2013 show. (And if this isn't enough

10 Cats Who Live at the Library

A library can operate without a cat, but a library with a cat is special. And curling up with a cat and a good book is a pleasant way to spend time at the local library.

10 Other Illegal Animals on a Plane

Animal smugglers have some serious baggage.

7 Dogs and Cats with Unusual Jobs

11 Scenes from "Mummies of the World" in Portland

Polydactyl Cats: The Charm of Big Feet

7 Videos of People Rescuing Animals

Some people can be pretty terrible to animals—but most people will try to help cuddly (and not-so-cuddly) creatures when they can. Here are some of the most incredible videos of people saving animals.

7 Genetically Modified Animals That Glow in the Dark

This is no party trick. These radiant sheep, dogs, and cats help further research of human diseases

How 7 Obese Animals Lost Weight

Humans aren’t the only species with an obesity problem. A recent study shows that 55 percent of domestic dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Even zoo animals are seeing higher numbers on the scale. Fat cats and dogs might be cute, but animal obesity is

Britain’s “Big Cat” Conundrum

Thinking of the wild English countryside might conjure up images of manor houses, green fields, and secret gardens, Lions, tigers, and bears are from a different kind of story—but that's not actually so, according to a recent discovery by a team of resear

Lil Bub visiting the Museum of the Moving Image in 2016

13 Facts About Lil Bub

Lil Bub, the internet's cutest cat, died on December 1, 2019. Here's what we learned about her when we visited her in 2013.

Book From 1445 Shows Cats Have Always Been a Handful

For cat owners, this picture is nothing shocking. A little fuzzball was someplace they weren’t supposed to be and went and messed things up? Really? That never happens!

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